IPOs finally returned to tech as Zynga and LinkedIn found their ways to public markets.

The greatest innovator and CEO of his generation left us.

Now, after months of research, debates, and more research, we're happy to present the latest installment of the Silicon Valley 100, a compilation of the people who did the coolest things in Silicon Valley this year.

A big shout out to everyone named in the list; you earned it. We apologize if we missed anyone, we're not all-knowing.